The Giants' backup quarterback took a shot at Carton's legal problems Tuesday on Twitter, getting a measure of payback for criticism from Carton during Smith's four tumultuous years as Jets quarterback.

"Same guy who was calling me a thug on some lame radio station was running a Ponzi scheme??" Smith tweeted. "Funny how life works, can't believe these fools!"

In a separate tweet, Smith added, "Throwing rocks and try to hide their hands.... The universe has an amazing sense of humor!"

Same guy who was calling me a thug on some lame radio station was running a Ponzi scheme?? Funny how life works, can't believe these fools!

It's not clear when Carton may have said what Smith claims he did. But Smith was certainly ripped by Carton and his partner, ex-Jet quarterback Boomer Esiason, plenty of times on their show over the years.

Smith's tweets came right after Carton released a statement Tuesday, claiming he is not guilty.

"I'm confident that when the facts come out, you'll see that I am not guilty of these charges," part of Carton's statement said. "My fight has only just begun and I know when this strange episode is over, I'll be back, stronger than ever."